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Zoho Books Accounting Software Review
By Max Freedman | March 15, 2024

Given its free tier for businesses with annual revenue under $50,000, Zoho Books is our top accounting software for microbusinesses.

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FreshBooks Accounting Software Review
By Max Freedman | March 15, 2024

Read our FreshBooks accounting software review to learn why this vendor is our top pick for invoicing.

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The Best POS Systems for Bars
By Nicole Fallon | February 08, 2024

For bars that need a point-of-sale (POS) system tailored to their business needs, here are five solid POS options on the market.

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The Best Payroll Services for One Employee
By Max Freedman | February 01, 2024

We studied dozens of vendors to help you find the best payroll services for one employee based on pricing, employee benefits inclusion and more.

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Find the Best Invoice App for Your Business
By Katharine Paljug | January 25, 2024

Invoicing customers can be time-consuming. Learn about invoicing apps that make creating, sending and tracking invoices easy so you can get paid faster.

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What Is Reputation Insurance?
By Adam Uzialko | January 22, 2024

This guide explains reputation insurance and how it works to protect the value of a business’s brand.

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Stax vs. Square: Comparing Top Credit Card Processors
By Max Freedman | January 19, 2024

We compared Stax and Square’s credit card processing services to help you decide which might better serve your business.

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ShopKeep vs. Square
By Jamie Johnson | January 19, 2024

Trying to choose between the point-of-sale (POS) systems ShopKeep and Square? This comparison will help you understand the pros and cons of each.

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Paychex Employee Retirement Review
By Max Freedman | January 18, 2024

Paychex is a payroll processing company that also offers retirement account recordkeeping and administration. See whether this provider is right for your small business.

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Toast Review
By Jamie Johnson | January 18, 2024

Toast works equally well for a small restaurant that's just getting started and a large chain looking to service multiple sites. It has also done a great job of pivoting in the midst of the pandemic,...

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QuickBooks vs. Xero: Comparing Top Accounting Software Platforms
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

QuickBooks and Xero are two of the best accounting software platforms around. We compared them to help you decide which software is best for your business.

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Merchant One vs. Square: Comparing Two of Our Top Credit Card Processors
By Mike Berner | January 17, 2024

What's the difference between Merchant One and Square? Read this comprehensive overview to see how these credit card processors compare and contrast

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FreshBooks vs. Xero: Comparing Top Accounting Software Platforms
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

FreshBooks and Xero are top accounting software options. We compared their integrations, pricing, invoicing and more to help you choose between the two.

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QuickBooks vs. FreshBooks: Comparing Two of Our Top Accounting Software Picks
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

QuickBooks and FreshBooks are both known as top-notch accounting software platforms, especially for invoicing features. How else do they compare?

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Clover vs. Toast Comparison
By Shayna Waltower | January 17, 2024

Clover and Toast are versatile POS systems for retailers and restaurants. Learn how their features, pricing, integrations and customer service compare.

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Clover vs. Square: Comparing Two of Our Top Credit Card Processing Picks
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | January 17, 2024

Clover and Square are top credit card processors with various features that appeal to different businesses. Here's how their services and costs compare.

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Merchant One vs. Clover: Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Businessnewsdaily.com Editorial Staff | January 17, 2024

What's the difference between Merchant One and Clover? Read this comprehensive comparison to see how these credit card processors stack up.

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Square vs. PayPal
By Jamie Johnson | January 17, 2024

This guide compares Square and PayPal, two top credit card processing services, to help small businesses choose the best payment provider for their needs.

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Stripe vs. Authorize.net: Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Jamie Johnson | January 17, 2024

This comparison of Stripe and Authorize.net examines the pros and cons of each, and how they stack up against one another in price and features.

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Stripe vs. PayPal
By Dock David Treece | January 17, 2024

Stripe and PayPal are two online financial resources that can help your business complete financial services. See which one is right for you.

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High-Risk Credit Card Processing and Merchant Accounts
By Julie Thompson | January 16, 2024

Learn all about high-risk credit card processing and merchant accounts, including the pros and cons, and whether your business needs one.

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Clover Credit Card Processing Review
By Elsier Otachi | January 12, 2024

Clover is an advanced POS system for businesses that require highly customizable software. You can start with the basic features, then add apps for advanced capabilities such as staff scheduling,...

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SurePayroll Review
By Chad Brooks | January 09, 2024

SurePayroll provides great payroll features for individuals with a full-time nanny, caregiver, housekeeper or other home service provider, making it our best payroll pick for household employers.

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The Best POS Systems for Grocery Stores
By Max Freedman | January 06, 2024

Grocery stores need to accept EBT payments, scan bar codes and manage inventory. The best grocery store POS systems power all these functions.

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The Best POS Systems for Convenience Stores in 2024
By Tom Anziano | January 05, 2024

See how the top POS systems stack up to decide which one is best for your convenience store.